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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 50.14, 69.21 and 37.21

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 50.14, 69.21 and 37.21 is: 51.36

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    50.14 : 69.21 = 37.21 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    50.14/69.21 = 37.21/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    50.14x = 69.21 × 37.21
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    50.14x = 2,575.30
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 2,575.30/50.14
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 51.36

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